2026

Annual Scouts BBQ Cook Off

Sumter County Fairgrounds

The Fourteenth Annual BBQ Cook Off benefiting Scouting America, BSA is taking place on March 20th and 21st, 2026 at the Sumter County Fairgrounds located at 700 West Liberty Street, Sumter, SC.

The application deadline is March 1st, 2026 The cost of entry is $250 for new teams and $200 for returning teams.

Prizes are as follows:

$1,000 BBQ First Place

$750 BBQ Second Place

$500 BBQ Third Place

$250 BBQ Fourth Place

$100 BBQ Fifth Place

$250 Wings First Place

$100 Wings Second Place

To register, complete the application form below and return it with your entry fee no later than March 1st, 2026. 

Click HERE for more information or contact Michael Shook at michael.shook@scouting.org

If you would like to be an Event Sponsor click HERE

Your business will receive pomotional mentions during live interviews on Good Morning Sumter and other pre-recorded promotional announcements during the monthof March.